Weather Authority: Nor'easter will bring soaking rain and wind to area

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - A high pressure system is bringing an October chill to our area followed by a Nor'easter that will pass by with wind-swept rain for part of the weekend.

According to FOX 29's Kathy Orr, light rain will move into the area Friday evening. You can expect heavy rain and wind Saturday afternoon before it tapers off Saturday night. Winds will gust 30-40 MPH.

A Coastal Flood Watch will go into effect Saturday for high surf and widespread flooding.

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WEEKEND FORECAST:

FRIDAY: Increasing Clouds, light rain in the evening.

High: 55.

SATURDAY: Coastal Storm. Windswept Rain. Gusts to 40MPH

Low: 50. High: 55.

Coastal Flood Watch-Jersey Shore

SUNDAY: A morning shower possible, Mostly Cloudy.

Low: 45. High: 56.

MONDAY: Increasing Sun.

Low: 47. High: 56.